Ben van Kerkwyk

Broschiertes Buch

Sphinx, Guardian of Time

Beschreibung

For thousands of years, the colossal figure of the Sphinx at Giza has stared into sunrise and myth alike, guarding a horizon of history, power, and enigma. SPHINX: Guardian of Time reveals how this lion-bodied, human-faced sentinel was never simply a statue of a king-it was a celestial marker, a geological palimpsest, and a threshold guardian between worlds. From the quarry-hewn bedrock of the Giza Plateau to the rhythm of precessing stars, this book traces how the Sphinx watched empires rise and fall, storms erode stone, and civilizations attempt to decipher its vigil. This journey dives deep into the Sphinx's layered identity: as a pharaonic symbol of kingship and solar power, as an astronomical monument aligned with ancient cycles, as an archaeological riddle defying simple explanation, and as a philosophical metaphor for time itself. With detailed analysis of architecture, geology, temple ritual, mythic narrative, and modern scholarship, the book explores how the Sphinx anchors entire world-views in stone-and how it still challenges what we believe history can tell us. Essential for lovers of ancient Egypt, symbolism, deep time, and the mysteries of human origin, SPHINX: Guardian of Time offers more than another history-it offers a mirror. As we stand before the Sphinx in our age of change and uncertainty, it still gazes back, asking the same question: What survives? In a world buried under sand, stone, and time, the Sphinx remains the guardian of more than tombs-she guards our understanding of the past, and our place within the endless flow of ages.

Autor

Ben has devoted the past 17 years to writing and researching the vast and enduring legacy of Ancient Egypt. His work delves deeply into the field of Egyptology, with a particular focus on the temples, sacred landscapes, and inscriptions that line the Nile Valley. Over the years, he has meticulously studied how these monuments reveal the beliefs, rituals, and daily lives of the ancient Egyptians, weaving his findings into a body of writing that connects past discoveries with modern scholarship. Beyond the written word, Ben has led more than 30 expeditions to Egypt, allowing him to engage directly with the archaeological sites and inscriptions he studies. These journeys have given him a rare perspective, blending academic insight with firsthand exploration, and fueling his lifelong passion for uncovering the mysteries and wonders of one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ben Van Kerkwyk
• Seitenzahl: 462
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 664g
• ISBN-13: 9798232087951
• Artikelnr.: 75988285